Serial Set Maps This link opens in a new windowSerial Set Maps include maps originally published in the reports and documents of the United States Congress from 1817-1980. The maps cover diverse subjects such as military history, agriculture, forestry, and transportation. Many historical maps (from the 18th century and later) are included in this set. They are indexed by the geographic areas they depict, the subjects they represent, their titles, and the names associated with the maps either as cartographers, explorers, or in some other capacity.